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Title: Old Fart's Guide to the Macintosh second edition by Rosenzweig. Aaron, Guy Kawasaki, Charles W. Moore, Aaron Rosenzweig ISBN: 0-9742188-2-0 Publisher: Cocoa Nuts Technology Pub. Date: November, 2003 Format: Paperback List Price(USD): $29.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.75 (8 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Best used on a step-by-step basis for new learners
Comment: The second and updated edition of the Old Fart's Guide To The Macintosh caters to the new senior citizen computer user and the retiree who wants to get a quick handle on the Mac. The basics become as plain as where to buy one, whether to consider a new or used one, and how to turn on/off the machine. Don't expect this to be a slim handbook of quick reference: it's best used on a step-by-step basis for new learners and is packed with the building blocks of computer knowledge.
Rating: 4
Summary: A great read for oldies with iMacs
Comment: Macintosh users, of which I am one, have been quite well provided for by helpful manuals (the iMac for Dummies and How to do Everything with your iMac spring to mind). But there's always room for more, if they add something new to our knowledge of these user-friendly and constantly evolving computers.
Well, Aaron Rosenzweig has done just that, in a very thorough, clear and logical way, especially when explaining AppleWorks, which he describes as the greatest single piece of software ever created because it is easy to use and can do so many things.
Aaron's manual assumes no knowledge of computers, and starts from scratch with a comprehensive run-down of what computers are (not just Macs), their software, hardware, viruses and gadgets, such as mice. He then leaps straight into a discussion about Operating Systems, and a thorough exposition of the Macintosh itself. A description of the Internet follows, then AppleWorks, printing, information and storage, software categories, digital hubs, user groups, computer problems, advanced topics and, right up to date, what's new in OS 10.3 (Panther). The book concludes with a description of some useful web sites and a comprehensive glossary.
I would recommend this book-part manual and part commentary-to any Mac user, though I must warn that it's primarily aimed at the US market and to those who are using OS X. As one who is in neither category, I would yet argue that this is a small price to pay for a well-written, comprehensive, easy to read and understand guide. And if it's any consolation, Aaron is prepared to write a specifically Australian version, if he can find a co-author. Any takers?
Rating: 5
Summary: Excellent Book for New Mac Users of Any Age
Comment: This book is written by a young man named Aaron Rosenzweig who has a keen understanding of how to explain the essentials of computers in ways that people born before the era of computers can understand.
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Title: Mac OS X: The Missing Manual, Panther Edition by David Pogue ISBN: 0596006152 Publisher: Pogue Press Pub. Date: 01 December, 2003 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
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Title: Mac OS X Help Line, Panther Edition by Ted Landau ISBN: 0321193873 Publisher: Peachpit Press Pub. Date: 01 June, 2004 List Price(USD): $39.99 |
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Title: The Robin Williams Mac OS X Book, Panther Edition by Robin Williams ISBN: 0321232968 Publisher: Peachpit Press Pub. Date: 23 March, 2004 List Price(USD): $29.99 |
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Title: Mac OS X Panther (Visual QuickStart Guide) by Maria Langer ISBN: 0321213513 Publisher: Peachpit Press Pub. Date: 19 December, 2003 List Price(USD): $24.99 |
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Title: Mac OS X: The Missing Manual, Second Edition by David Pogue ISBN: 0596004508 Publisher: Pogue Press Pub. Date: October, 2002 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
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